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Neptune Diner serves its final meal in Astoria, Queens
NEW YORK -- The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street.The owners say they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building. Loyal customers showed up Sunday to say farewell."I've been coming here, my daughter is 17, so 18 years already," said Anna Garcia. "It's nostalgic. I'm meeting up with her and her dad, so we can have our last little lunch here. We've been coming here since...
Local athlete becomes 1st Black woman to win individual fencing medal for USA
A local athlete has made history at the Paris Olympics.Lauren Scruggs, who was born in Queens, won silver and became the first Black woman from the United States to win an individual medal in a women's fencing event.Not only is Scruggs an Olympic medalist, but she is also a student at Harvard University.She says her upbringing and balancing her athletic and academic life have helped her when she competes.The 21-year-old says she wants others to see her win as an opportunity to break barriers."Just growing up in the environment has made me a solid fencer because of those hardships, and...
Six indicted in alleged Flushing election fraud
Six defendants were charged last week in a 161-count indictment for alleged voter fraud in a Flushing City Council race last year. The six defendants, including the candidate’s daughter, volunteered for Yu-Ching James Pai, who ran unsuccessfully for Flushing’s Council District 20 after winning the Republican primary race, which prosecutors now say was influenced by election fraud.
North Merrick Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car
The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in North Merrick. According to the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad, James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, ignited an explosive device and threw it onto the hood of a female victim’s car, located in the driveway of her Sherman Avenue home.
NYC families flock to sign up for Summer Rising. They often don’t show up.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Since launching Summer Rising in 2021, New York City officials have frequently pointed to the large number of applications as evidence of the program’s success. But attendance numbers tell a very different story.This year, roughly 138,000 elementary and middle school kids applied for 110,000 available seats in the free program spawned during the pandemic. Its combination of academics and camp-like activities aimed to reconnect students to school — and each other — after remote learning. For the first time, summer school was no longer just...
Services for Long Island mother who died on vacation in the Dominican Republic
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Family and friends of an Oceanside mother of three who died while vacationing with her daughters in the Dominican Republic will gather Sunday for funeral services in her hometown.
Generous donation pays student debt for behavioral health professionals
NEW YORK - Staffing issues are top of mind as New York City hospitals care for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.A generous donation to one health system is helping turn the tide.Black Family Philanthropies, which has a history of donating millions to healthcare in the city, just donated $5 million to pay off the debts of more than 120 staffers in behavioral health at NYC Health + Hospitals. Each recipient receives up to $75,000 in student debt relief. "A huge need right now that's unmet" Hospital administrators and educators including those at Touro University call it a win-win investment in...
The NY Islanders prospect pipeline has Ontario Hockey League roots
The New York Islanders' prospect pipeline is improving, as is their ranking when measured against the young and upcoming talent of other teams around the league. The recent 2024 draft class, headlined by Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen and Kamil Bednarik has a lot to do with that, but so does the talent that has developed in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) over recent seasons. As part of a 32-part series entitled "OHL In The System," Joelle Wood wrote about some of the organization's top prospects that have OHL roots.
SCPD: Woman Shoplifts Over $400 in Merchandise from Selden Target, Flees with Getaway Driver
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the pair who stole merchandise from a Selden store in June. A woman entered Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, and stole merchandise valued at approximately $470...
Morning Earthquake Shakes Parts of Upstate New York
A morning earthquake shook parts of Upstate New York. Did you feel it? It struck just north of the Adirondack Mountains over the Canadian border. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
DO NOT Send Checks in Mail Anymore in New York State
Stop sending checks in the mail if you can because there has been a pretty big problem happening. There is a major problem with sending checks in the mail right now and it isn't letting up. Have you ever had a check that you sent in the mail and the person who was to receive it says that they never got it?
Massive Amount Of Boar’s Head Deli Meat May Cause Fatal Infection
Health officials say you should clean your fridge as soon as possible. Doctors in New York are warning residents about an ongoing outbreak linked to deli meat and veggies. On Friday, Hudson Valley Post reported on a produce recall. Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Recalled. abstract blur organic fresh...
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